Sales Tax Technician

Added to system: 9/4/24 2:59 PM Region: Colorado Location: Aspen Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits: Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and holidays. Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley. Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program. Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform. Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs. Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance. The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested in a new career in Finance within a team environment focused around building community? Are you excited when assisting customers, love working with numbers, see yourself as analytical and are comfortable with basic computing? Looking for opportunity for growth in your career? If so, please consider this opportunity with the City's Finance team No prior tax experience is required and will be taught on the job. Duties performed by this role include a variety of entry-level accounting related to tax accounts, monitoring and posting to business license accounts, cash receipting, customer support and more Job Title: Sales Tax Technician Department: Finance Classification: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $26.68/hour - $30.01/hour Salary Range: $26.68/hour - $40.01/hour Position works under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager. Essential Job Functions: Tax and Business Accounts Responsible for responding to customer tax and license inquiries and processes limited paper filings. Prepares monthly delinquency reports and/or summons requests for non-payers. Assists tax auditor with reports and information. Maintains tax/business license database and updates account information. Reviews and approves Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) applications and process payments and refers exemptions to appropriate approval process and then processes documents. Reviews and takes action to post or resolve insufficient funds and return charges on the City's bank accounts. Customer Service Provides information, answers questions, responds to complaints, solves problems, and refers both walk-in and telephone traffic to the appropriate source. Collects fees and payments and issue receipts. Resolves general customer inquiries. Department Support Assists other accounting and finance staff as needed. Creates new vendors in Oracle financial system as needed. City Organizational Values: Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions. Other duties as assigned. ________________________________________ Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills and abilities: Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments. Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together. Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all. Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities and challenges. Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication. Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization. Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation. Accounting: Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and reporting of financial data. ________________________________________ Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associate's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field. Experience: One year of experience with accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable or administrative duties. Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in the following areas: Microsoft Outlook Email, Excel, 10-key and a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web based platforms. Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date. NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above. NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Position Type and Work Hours: Regular full time, hours may vary with workload. Evenings/Weekends will occasionally (monthly) be required depending on department needs and special projects. Work Environment: Indoors: Office environment. Outdoors/Off-Site: Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas. Physical Demands: Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another. Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm. Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means. Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds. Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction. Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements. Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position. Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information. Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus. Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.